As you plan the design of your garden, consider a bonus that’s often overlooked: the view beyond.
The experience of your garden includes not only what is on your property but views you can borrow beyond the fence. “Our lines of sight don’t stop at the property line,” said Julie Janoski, Plant Clinic manager at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, who is also a garden designer. “If we make use of what’s in the background instead of blocking it out, it can enrich the experience of our own gardens.”
The idea also applies on average city or suburban lots. “The neighbors’ landscapes are a free bonus that can expand the view from your own,” she said. “If there’s something nice to look at, think about how you can frame that view and use it.” What about privacy? “We all need privacy, but we don’t necessarily need to live behind walls,” she said. “We can be more selective about what we block out. The most attractive gardens have a balance between seclusion and openness.”
Screening can be seasonal. “A planting of ornamental grasses or a mixed bed of tall perennials that die back in winter may be enough to screen the patio if you only eat outside in the summer,” she said.
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